Lorabid

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What is Lorabid

Loracarbef

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Loracarbef is an antibiotic that belongs to the second-generation cephalosporin group. It is often branded and sold under the name Lorabid.

Lorabid

is the brand name

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Lorabid Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Lorabid

Loracarbef

1991

Effectiveness

How Lorabid Affects Patients

Loracarbef is an antibiotic that belongs to a group called cephalosporins. It is generally safe for use in children, and there are few side effects, such as rash, itching, or hives. Loracarbef can be used to treat a range of bacterial infections, including those in the respiratory tract, skin, and urinary tract caused by bacteria like E. coli, S. pyogenes, S. aureus, S. saprophyticus, S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, and M. catarrhalis.

How Lorabid works in the body

Loracarbef is a type of antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. It is similar to cefaclor in structure, but it has a methylene group instead of a sulfur atom, making it more stable. Loracarbef works by interfering with proteins that build the cell wall of bacteria, preventing it from forming and remodeling. This stops bacteria from multiplying and stops the infection from spreading.

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Lorabid.

Common Lorabid Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Neomycin

Major

The risk or severity of nephrotoxicity can be increased when Loracarbef is combined with Neomycin.

Tenofovir

Major

Loracarbef may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir.

Tenofovir alafenamide

Major

Loracarbef may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir alafenamide.

Tenofovir disoproxil

Major

Loracarbef may increase the nephrotoxic activities of Tenofovir disoproxil.

Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR strain live antigen can be decreased when used in combination with Loracarbef.

Lorabid Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Side effects of taking too much of this drug may include diarrhea, nausea, stomach discomfort, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, skin rashes, and reduced production of blood cells.

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Lorabid Reviews: What are patients saying about Lorabid?

Patient Review

4/19/2008

Lorabid for Middle Ear Infection

This is the only antibiotic I can take that actually works. I miss it dearly since it was discontinued-- the other options just don't work as well.

Patient Review

8/26/2013

Lorabid for Bacterial Infection with Bronchitis

I was hospitalized in April of 2011 and given this medication. I had absolutely no side effects, which was great.

2.3

Patient Review

4/8/2013

Lorabid for Middle Ear Infection

I experienced severe pain in my fingers, to the point where my skin turned red and eventually black. The skin on my fingertips actually died and came off.

Patient Review

3/20/2010

Lorabid for Strep Throat

My daughter had a severe allergic reaction to this. We had to take her to the emergency room when she was just ten years old.

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Patient Q&A Section about lorabid

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Pediazole?

"Pediazole is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent certain types of infections that are caused by bacteria. It is made up of two medicines, erythromycin and sulfisoxazole."

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When was Lorabid discontinued?

"Lorabid was a medication that was marketed under the trade name Loracarbef. It was approved by the FDA in 1991 but its use was discontinued in 2006."

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Is Lorabid a penicillin?

"The standard drug used to treat and prevent streptococcal infections, including the prevention of rheumatic fever, is penicillin administered intramuscularly. Lorabid is generally effective in eradicating S."

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What is Lorabid used for?

"Lorabid is a prescription medication that is used to treat the symptoms of various bacterial infections including middle ear infections, tonsillitis, sore throat, laryngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia. Lorabid can be used alone or in combination with other medications."

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